SINGER 610U - Manual (Page 26)

This machine has the unique feature of being capable
of producing not only conventional lock stitching but also
selectively single thread chain stitching. By means of
the chain stitch, the necessary tacking and basting opera­
tions indispensable for sewing prefectly fitted dresses
or other garments can now be produced.
This single thread chain stitching looks like regular
straight stitching on top, but is a series of interlocking
loops on the underside of the fabric. (See Fig, 1) The
stitches are produced by the needle thread alone, so you
do not need a bobbin thread or a bobbin.
For chain stitching, fine threads and soft fabrics are
most suitable.
A WORD ABOUT CHAIN STITCHING
WHERE TO USE CHAIN STITCHING
Here are a few of the many sewing jobs for which
you will find chain stitching useful.
- Edge basting on jackets, coat, and costumes—sleeve
inserting—attaching collars—hems on skirt, blouses etc.
“ Trial seams for fitting.
* Fastening removable trimming—
Fur collars.
White collar and cuffs.
• Hemming curtains and draperies that may need to be
altered.
• Sewing temporary tucks to extend the life of—
Children's clothes.
Curtains and linings that might shrink. (See Fig. 2)
* Sewing knit, jersey and tricot.
Fig, 2
TO PREPARE THE MACHINE FOR CHAIN STITCHING
Set feed throw-out lever to
“DOWN” position. Remove re­
gular throat plate and bobbin,
and insert chain stitch loop re­
tainer A into bobbin case.
Set feed throw-out lever to “UP”
position. Depress loop retainer
latch S as shown above.
Turn the latch to the left until
it is positioned under the feed
dog. Insert chain stitch throat
Plate C.
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